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Quote from: crazzywolfie on August 11, 2015, 02:17:49 PM
it all bolted back together and driving. so far it has been pretty good. i think i might need to check the rear end fluid level. i think i might have too much fluid in it which is causing it to leak and burn somewhere when i take left corners hard.

IMO there is no such thing as an over full differential... if it is even with the fill plug that is good... if it is leaking when taking turns you need axle shaft seals.... dont mess around with it too long as low oil in the differential will kill the axle shaft bearings at the wheel 

congratulations 

Quote from: crazzywolfie on August 04, 2015, 09:06:31 PM
i was just thinking with an external filter it would keep the transmission fluid cleaner longer and keep the transmission work longer. i also figure it would act a bit like a cooler. i really don't want to add a additional cooler. i find the stock one usually does the job pretty good. i always find the bottom of my rad way cooler than the top which i know should be good.

Additional coolers are really only necessary when towing or in other severe duty use situations (4 wheeling)...just remember that the inline filters are intended to be replaced very often... I would not leave one on for more than 10k miles before changing it... make sure it is properly mounted away from exhaust heat and use new rubber hose where ever you attach it 

just saying in my experience external filters are unnecessary... get a drain plug in the transmission pan and service it frequently... drop the pan and change the filter every 30k... atf +4 or other high quality synthetic lubricant.. a transmission cooler is a great idea also 

best way to find which line is which is to disconnect them and have a helper crank the engine briefly to determine which one is pumping.... I don't recommend inline filters but if you do run one change it VERY frequently as a restriction of any kind on the cooler return will KILL your tranny 

Quote from: crazzywolfie on August 02, 2015, 05:03:25 PM
well i have been doing lots of driving in the truck lately and finally actually checked the fuel mileage for the first time in forever and was getting a surprising 14.3MPG. not great but was a lot better than the 9 or so MPG i thought i was getting. i think i should have probably got a lot better mileage with the way i have been driving the truck to work and back but apparently not. i am thinking about trying to tune up the holley that is on there or swap it out for the 390cfm holley i got sitting around and see about tuning it just right. i almost swear i remember the truck use to have more power but i could be wrong. i have messed with so much since then so who knows

That is pretty dang good MPG... my 86 bone stock 2wd RC is lucky if it gets 12.5-13

Quote from: SixGun on August 01, 2015, 08:07:41 AM
That's a really good alternative.   

I'm sure you have an alternative for a slip joint also.

no slip needed... we used this method on Keystone... I believe the later columns actually have some slip built into the column

Quote from: crazzywolfie on July 30, 2015, 08:24:23 PM
really need to see about getting a universal joint or something for it because i really don't see myself spending the $250-$300 on one of those Borgeson shafts would cost me by the time it would get to me.

how about 25$ and a sawzall 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-36-Spline-X-3-4-Round-Black-Powder-Coated-Steering-Shaft-U-Joint-Power-New-/141013090486?hash=item20d50900b6&vxp=mtr

i think that is the right size.. I dont remember if the steering box is 32 spline or 36.. regardless they are both available cheap on ebay.. just cut the old one off and reattach the new.  I would recommend welding it to your stock shaft 

Quote from: charleskey9718 on July 30, 2015, 11:40:15 AM
Well, honestly, the Lincoln isn't in good enough shape to tow anything. It doesn't run worth a damn. I decided to leave it here for my buddy to use when his car breaks down. Which will be soon. He has 320,000 miles on his pickup. The ramcharger is fully functional, though, and do you think I could do anything to keep it from falling apart on the road?


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Honestly no... It is a safety hazard to you and those around you on the road. I have never seen one that bad

You need a donor truck with a good frame... there is no fixing that kind of rust ...

Quote from: workgoats on July 26, 2015, 09:41:08 PM
Does anyone know if the fuel pump in the 97 Grand Cherokee fuel tank would put out enough to support a 360 Magnum engine?

Yes it should 

Quote from: SixGun on July 18, 2015, 12:34:42 PM
What kind of snake?

Got pics?

http://www.texassnakes.net/texasrat.htm

Quote from: ProjectM880 on July 17, 2015, 04:44:51 PM
Good point....... I did put you shifter boot back on 

This morning Noah found another snake on the vw bug when it was on the lift!

i am fairly sure it was the same damn snake 

Quote from: SixGun on July 06, 2015, 03:26:31 PM
Overnight camping?   

Bring a tent 

We are going to be turning wrenches on our beloved beasts fro Thursday to Sunday.  All are welcome